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Origin: Pacific Islander

Meaning: King, prince, noble, chief

Vaea is a gender-neutral name of Polynesian origin, meaning "king," "prince," "noble," or "chief." It is thought to be derived from the Tongan Mapu a Vaea, meaning "Whistle of the Noble," which is the name given to a series of blowholes in Tonga. It is also related to Mount Vaea in Samoa, which in Samoan mythology was once a giant named Vaea that transformed into a mountain. Vaea is a beautiful name tied closely with nature's beauty, which will be sure to teach baby to appreciate their natural environment.